LIGHTWARE HT080 Multiport Matrix Switcher User Guide

LIGHTWARE HT080 Multiport Matrix Switcher

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: MMX8x8-HT080
• Front View Features:
  • 1 USB port
  • 2 POWER LED
  • 3 LIVE LED
  • 4 LCD screen
  • 5 Jog dial knob
• Rear View Features:
  • 1 AC connector
  • 2 HDMI inputs
  • 3 Audio I/O ports
  • 4 TPS outputs
  • 5 Boot button
  • 6 Control Ethernet port
  • 7 Reset button
  • 8 RS-232 ports
  • 9 Serial/Infra outputs
  • q Infra outputs
• Compatible   Devices: Lightware TPS devices, matrix TPS and TPS2 boards, 25G boards, and third-party HDBaseT extenders (not compatible with phased-out TPS-90 extenders)
• Power Input: Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz
• Dimensions: 2U-high and one-rack wide

Product Usage Instructions

Front Panel Menu Navigation

To browse the front panel menu and access basic settings:

1. Turn the jog dial knob to navigate the menu.
2. Click on the desired item to check or change it.

Mounting Options – Standard Rack Installation

To mount the MMX8x8-HT080 as a standard rack unit installation:

1. Attach the supplied rack ears to the left and right sides of the device.
2. Use properly sized screws to secure the rack ears to the rack rail.
3. Ensure a minimum of two threads are left after tightening the screws.

Ventilation

Ensure proper ventilation for the MMX8x8-HT080 by leaving at least two threads of space between the device and any adjacent objects.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it available for future reference.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What devices are compatible with the MMX8x8-HT080?

• A : The MMX8x8-HT080 is compatible with other Lightware TPS devices, matrix TPS and TPS2 boards, 25G boards, as well as third-party HDBaseT-extenders. However, it is not compatible with phased-out TPS-90 extenders.

Q: What are the dimensions of the MMX8x8-HT080?

• A : The MMX8x8-HT080 is 2U-high and one rack wide.

Q: How do I navigate the front panel menu?

• A : To navigate the front panel menu, turn the jog dial knob to browse the menu options and click on the desired item to check or change it.

Q: How should I mount the MMX8x8-HT080 in a standard rack?

• A : To mount the MMX8x8-HT080 in a standard rack, attach the supplied rack ears to the left and right sides of the device using properly sized screws. Ensure a minimum of two threads are left after tightening the screws.

Q: How should I ensure proper ventilation for the MMX8x8-HT080?

• A : To ensure proper ventilation, leave at least two threads of space between the MMX8x8-HT080 and any adjacent objects.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it available for future reference.

Introduction

• The MMX8x8-HT080 is a standalone matrix switcher offering eight HDMI video inputs and eight TPS video outputs. Additional analog audio input and output connectors allow to embed a different audio signal in the HDMI stream or break out the audio signal from the HDMI stream on the output. 4K / UHD (30Hz RGB 4:4:4, 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0), 3D capabilities and HDCP are fully supported. The matrix is compatible with the HDMI 1.4 standard. The feature allows to switch video signals up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 color space from any input to any output.

Compatible Devices

• The MMX8x4-HT420M matrix is compatible with other Lightware TPS devices, matrix TPS and TPS2 boards, 25G boards, as well as third-party HDBaseT-extenders, but not compatible with the phased-out TPS-90 extenders.
• HDBaseTTM and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance.

Front view

1. USB port USB mini-B port for controlling the unit locally by the Lightware Device Controller software.
2. POWER LED on Power LED indicates that the unit is powered on.
3. THE LIVE LED blinking slowly The unit is on and operates properly.
   • blinking fast The unit is in bootload mode.
4. LCD screen Displays the front panel menu. Basic settings are available.
5. Jog dial knob Browse the menu by turning the knob, and clicking on the desired item to check or change it.

Mounting Options – Standard Rack Installation

Two rack ears are supplied with the product, which is fixed on the left and right sides as shown in the picture. The default position allows mounting the device as a standard rack unit installation.

• The matrix switcher is 2U-high and one-rack wide.
• Always use all four screws for fixing the device ears to the rack rail. Choose properly sized screws for mounting. Keep a minimum of two threads left after the nut screw.

Ventilation

• To ensure the correct ventilation and avoid overheating, leave enough free space around the appliance. Do not cover the appliance, leave the ventilation holes free on both sides.

Rear view

1. AC connector Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
2. HDMI inputs HDMI input ports (4x) for sources.
3. Audio I/O ports 5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio; depending on the configuration, it can be input or output. Output audio is the de-embedded HDMI signal from the nearby HDMI port.
4. TPS outputs RJ45 connectors (8x) for outgoing TPS signal; PoE-compliant.
5. Boot button Resetting or powering on the device while keeping the hidden button pressed puts the matrix in bootload mode.
6. Control Ethernet port RJ45 connector to control the matrix via LAN.
7. Reset button Reboots the matrix; the same as switching it off and on again.
8. RS-232 ports 3-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for bi-directional RS-232 communication.
9. Serial/Infra outputs 2-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for IR output or TTL output serial signal.
10. Infra outputs 3.5 mm TRS (Jack) plugs for infra signal transmission.
11. Relay 8-pole Phoenix connectors for relay ports.
12. GPIO 8-pole Phoenix connector for configurable general purpose input/ output ports.
13. Ethernet port Locking RJ45 connector for Ethernet connection to the matrix.
14. TPS Ethernet Locking RJ45 connectors to supply Ethernet communication for the TPS lines – they can be separated from the LAN communication (controlling functions) of the matrix. Not PoE-compliant.

• The infrared emitter and detector units are optionally available accessories.

Box Contents

Ventilation

• To ensure the correct ventilation and avoid overheating, leave enough free space around the appliance.
• Do not cover the appliance, leave the ventilation holes free on both sides.

Serial Output Voltage Levels (TTL and RS-232)

• Using a receiver with at least 1k impedance to any voltage between 0V and 5V to get the voltages, but not compatible with the phased out TPS-90 extenders.

Ethernet Link to TPS inputs and TPS outputs

• TPS lines do not transmit Ethernet signal, but they can be transmitted on the TPS input and output ports, if there is a physical link between the motherboard and the input or the output board.
• This makes it possible to control a third-party device or to supply Ethernet via TPS.

Connect a patch cable between

• Ethernet Link to TPS inputs and TPS inputs Ethernet labeled RJ45 connectors or
• Ethernet Link to TPS outputs and TPS outputs Ethernet labeled RJ45 connectors to create a link.

Remote Powering (PoE 48V)

• The matrix is PoE-compatible (in accordance with IEEE 802.3af standard) and is able to send remote power to connected TPS devices via the TPS connection (through the CATx cable).
• No local power adaptor is required for the connected PoE-compatible TPS extender. The PoE 48V feature is enabled on TPS ports as factory default.

Connecting Steps

• CATx Connect a HDBase-TTM -compatible transmitter or matrix output board to TPS input port. PoE-compliant.
• HDMI Connect an HDMI source (e.g. PC) to the HDMI input port.
• HDMI Connect an HDMI sink (e.g projector) to the HDMI output port.
• Audio Optionally for analog output port: connect an audio device (e.g. audio amplifier) to the analog audio output port by an audio cable.
• Audio Optionally for audio input: connect the audio source (e.g. media player) to the audio input port by an audio cable.
• USB Optionally connect the USB cable in order to control the matrix switcher via the Lightware Device Controller software.
• LAN Optionally connect the UTP cable (straight or cross, both are supported) in order to control the matrix switcher via the Lightware Device Controller software.
• Relay Optionally for relays: connect a controlled device(s) (e.g. a projection screen) to the relay port.
• IR Optionally connect the infra emitter to the infra output port (2-pole Phoenix or 1/8” Stereo Jack connector) to transmit infra signal.
• GPIO Optionally connect a controller/controlled device (e.g. button panel) to the GPIO port.
• Power Connect the power cord to the AC power socket to the matrix unit.
• Powering the device is recommended as the final step.

Wiring Guide for RS-232 Data Transmission

MMX8x4 series matrix is built with a 3-pole Phoenix connector. See the examples below of connecting to a DCE (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment) or a DTE (Data Terminal

Equipment) type device:

• For more information about the cable wiring, see the user’s manual of the device or Cable Wiring Guide on our website www.lightware.com/support/guides-and-white-papers.

Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)

• The device can be controlled from a computer using the Lightware Device
• Controller software. The application is available at www.lightware.com, install it on a Windows PC or a macOS and connect to the device via LAN, USB, or RS-232.

Firmware Update

• Lightware Device Updater 2 (LDU2) is an easy and comfortable way to keep your device up-to-date. Establish the connection to the device via
• Ethernet. Download and install LDU2 software from the company’s website www.lightware.com, where you can find the latest firmware package as well.

Pin Assignment of 2-pole IR Emitter Connector (1/8” TS)

1. Tip +5V
2. Ring
   • Signal (active low)
3. Sleeve

Audio Cable Wiring Guide

MMX8x4 series matrix is built with 5-pole Phoenix input and output connectors. See a few examples below of the most common assembling cases.

Typical Application

• IP address Dynamic (DHCP is enabled)
• RS-232 port setting 57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1
• Control protocol (RS-232) LW2
• Crosspoint setting input 1 on all outputs
• I/O Ports Unmuted, unlocked
• TPS mode Auto
• PoE 48V enable Enable
• HDCP enable (input) Enable
• HDCP mode (output) Auto
• Color space / color range Auto / Auto
• Signal Type Auto
• HDMI mode Auto
• Emulated EDID F49 – (Universal HDMI, all audio, deep color support)
• Audio source embedded audio
• Audio mode HDMI audio passthrough
• The User’s Manual is also available via the QR code below:
• Lightware Visual Engineering PLC.
• Budapest, Hungary
• [email protected]
• +36 1 255 3800
• [email protected]
• +36 1 255 3810
• ©2023 Lightware Visual Engineering. All rights reserved. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Further information on the device is available at www.lightware.com .

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